France - Ligue 2Stade Geoffroy-GuichardData current as of August 31, 2026

Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38: match statistics

Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Saint-Étienne played against Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on August 22, 2026. Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Final score: 4:0.

Recent form

Saint-Étienne has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Grenoble Foot 38 has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 0.50 points per game.

Scoring records

Saint-Étienne scores 3.00 goals per game and allows 0.50. Grenoble Foot 38 scores 1.00 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.16 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Saint-Étienne's games and 50% of Grenoble Foot 38's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 50%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 32% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 0.88 per game. Saint-Étienne takes 18.0 shots per game, while Grenoble Foot 38 takes 9.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Grenoble Foot 38 leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

Saint-Étienne's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Grenoble Foot 38, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Ligue 2 games average 2.16 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 32% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Saint-Étienne top the home league table and have won both of their league matches, while Grenoble remain pointless away from home after one defeat. The hosts average 3 goals at home, generate 1.96 xG and register as many as 22 shots per match, clearly surpassing Grenoble’s 9 attempts and 0.84 xG away from home. The advantage in game control is equally important: Saint-Étienne average 60% possession, compared with just 42% for the visitors. Grenoble’s away defense concedes an average of 4 goals and 1.94 xG against them, so they should struggle to contain the in-form hosts, who have won 4 of their last 5 matches. Grenoble are capable of scoring, but their latest away result was a defeat, while their record across the last five matches stands at just 2 wins and 2 defeats, further strengthening the case for a Saint-Étienne victory.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The BTTS - No pick is primarily supported by Grenoble’s limited attacking efficiency: in their last 5 matches, the team scored an average of just 0.8 goals, while both teams scored in only 20% of those games. Saint-Étienne are in excellent offensive form, with 15 goals and an average of 3.0 goals across their last five appearances, making a home win with the visitors failing to score a realistic scenario. The hosts have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their league matches so far, while their average xG conceded stands at just 1.02. Grenoble create few high-quality chances, averaging 0.84 xG over the season and 0.83 xG in their last five matches. Although the visitors’ defense has allowed an average of 1.51 xG in the latest run of games, increasing Saint-Étienne’s chances of scoring, Grenoble’s weaker goal outlook tilts the prediction towards at least one team failing to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Saint-Étienne are in very good attacking form, averaging 3.0 goals scored over their last 5 matches, while Grenoble conceded only 1.0 goal per game during the same period. The visitors scored just 0.8 goals per match in their last five outings, with an average xG of 0.83, which limits the prospect of a high-scoring game from both sides. The hosts created chances worth an average of 1.28 xG, while Grenoble allowed opponents 1.51 xG, making a Saint-Étienne tally of around 1–2 goals the most realistic outcome. Although the hosts’ matches had gone Over 2.5 goals in their last 5 games, only 20% of Grenoble’s recent matches featured at least 3 goals, so Under 3.5 has a clear edge.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Saint-Étienne have won 4 of their last 5 matches, averaging 3.0 goals per game, while Grenoble are scoring just 0.8. The hosts were leading at the break in 80% of those matches and averaged 1.6 first-half goals, whereas the visitors failed to lead at half-time in any of them and managed just 0.2 goals. The difference in quality is also reflected in their defensive form: Saint-Étienne concede an average of 1.2 goals, while Grenoble have lost 40% of their last five outings. After the interval, the hosts continue to score an average of 1.4 goals, making a home lead at half-time followed by a victory at the final whistle the most strongly data-supported scenario for the HT/FT market.

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Stats by half

3 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

66Possession (%)34
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
18Shots2
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
10Shots on target0
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
2.18xG0.37
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
6Corners2
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
47Dangerous attacks32
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
14Fouls19
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
1Cards3
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
3Goals scored / game1
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
0.5Goals allowed / game2
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
54%Average possession41%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
5.5Shots on target / game2
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

18Shots per game9
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
5.5Shots on target2
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
16.7%Shot conversion11.1%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
54%Possession41%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
1.77xG for0.88
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
1.07xG against1.48
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

Shooting quality

Saint-Étienne: AttackingGrenoble Foot 38: Balanced
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
Accuracy (shots on target)31%22%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.100.10
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.550.50

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Saint-Étienne is 500% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 0.5 pts / game - Grenoble Foot 38

Saint-Étienne
WW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.0Goals conceded: 0.5xG: 1.77Opponent xG: 1.07BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 100%
Grenoble Foot 38
LD
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W50% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-1-1
0.50 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-1
0.50 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 0.88Opponent xG: 1.48BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 50%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Saint-Étienne is 200% better for: goals scored per game.

3 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1 goals / game - Grenoble Foot 38

Saint-Étienne is 300% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.5 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 2 goals / game - Grenoble Foot 38

Saint-Étienne scoring profile: very strong

Saint-Étienne scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Grenoble Foot 38 keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).

Grenoble Foot 38 scoring profile: mixed

Grenoble Foot 38 scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).

6Goals scored (season)2
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
1Goals conceded (season)4
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
3.5Average goals per game3
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
6Goals scored (last 5)2
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
1Goals conceded (last 5)4
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
100%2 goals50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
100%3 goals0%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
0%4 goals0%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
0%2 goals50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
0%3 goals50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
0%4 goals50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

44%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
0%BTTS in both halves50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
50%Scored in both halves50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
50%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
50%BTTS - last 550%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
50%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
50%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

2nd half

50%Min. 1 goal after half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
50%Min. 3 goals after half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Saint-Étienne is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

3 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1 pts / game - Grenoble Foot 38

Saint-Étienne - half-time state
100% leading0% draw0% trailing
Grenoble Foot 38 - half-time state
0% leading100% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

3Points per game (1st half)1
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
2Goals scored (1st half)0.5
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
0Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
2Average goals (1st half)1
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
100%Clean sheet before half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
0%No goal before half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

After half-time (2nd half)

2Points per game (2nd half)0.5
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
1Goals scored (2nd half)0.5
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)1.5
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
1.5Average goals (2nd half)2
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
50%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38
50%No goal after half-time50%
Saint-ÉtienneGrenoble Foot 38

Saint-Étienne - second-half results

50% W50% R0% P
6
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
3.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Grenoble Foot 38 - second-half results

0% W50% R50% P
2
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
1
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+1.0

Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Saint-Étienne - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game3.002.00
Goals scored / game2.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.00.5
Average goals per game2.01.5
1 goal100%50%
2 goals50%50%
3 goals50%50%
Clean sheet100%50%
No goal0%50%
Goal difference+4+1
Half-time: 100% leading - 0% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 50% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Grenoble Foot 38 - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.000.50
Goals scored / game0.50.5
Goals allowed / game0.51.5
Average goals per game1.02.0
1 goal50%50%
2 goals50%50%
3 goals0%50%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal50%50%
Goal difference0-2
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 50% draw - 50% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 50% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Saint-Étienne
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
3
0
16-30
1
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
0
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Grenoble Foot 38
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
1
16-30
1
0
31-45
0
2
46-60
0
1
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.25
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
2.5 : 0.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
150%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-69%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Saint-Étienne

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.70
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.80
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.23
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.57
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
278%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
46%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-1.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Grenoble Foot 38

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.60
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.40
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.12
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.52
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
93%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
185%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
50% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
50%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).

Teams vs league

Saint-ÉtienneLigaGrenoble Foot 38
Average goals per game 3.502.16 3.00
Both teams scored 50%44% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 100%32% 50%
Clean sheets 50%36% 50%
Goal before half-time 100%40% 50%
Goal after half-time 50%72% 50%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.16
Average goals per game
44%
Both teams scored
32%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
36%
Clean sheets
1.08
Home goals / game
1.08
Away goals / game
+0%
Home attack advantage
+0%
Home defensive advantage
+0%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
40%
1 goal
20%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
24%
3 goals
16%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Grenoble Foot 38Yellow cardBaptiste Mouazan
  2. Saint-ÉtienneGoalAron CsongvaiAssist: Jakob Breum
  3. Saint-ÉtienneGoalThierno BalloAssist: Irvin Cardona
  4. Saint-ÉtienneSubstitutionOn: Zuriko DavitashviliOff: Jakob Breum
  5. Grenoble Foot 38SubstitutionOn: Samba Lélé DibaOff: Mael Corboz
  6. Grenoble Foot 38Yellow cardClément Vidal
  7. Saint-ÉtienneGoalIrvin Cardona
  8. Saint-ÉtienneYellow cardMaxime Bernauer
  9. Saint-ÉtienneSubstitutionOn: Joshua DuffusOff: Thierno Ballo
  10. Saint-ÉtienneSubstitutionOn: Lucas StassinOff: Irvin Cardona
  11. Grenoble Foot 38Yellow cardSamba Lélé Diba
  12. Saint-ÉtienneGoalZuriko DavitashviliAssist: Augustine Boakye

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Saint-Étienne's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Grenoble Foot 38. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Grenoble Foot 38
0 : 0
AS Saint-Étienne
AS Saint-Étienne
1 : 1
Grenoble Foot 38

FAQ

What was the result of Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38?

The Ligue 2 match finished Saint-Étienne 4:0 Grenoble Foot 38. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Saint-Étienne and Grenoble Foot 38?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Saint-Étienne won 0, Grenoble Foot 38 won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38?

Saint-Étienne score 3.00 goals per game on average and Grenoble Foot 38 1.00. The Ligue 2 average is 2.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 50% of Grenoble Foot 38's.

What form are Saint-Étienne and Grenoble Foot 38 in?

Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Grenoble Foot 38 0-1-1 (0.50 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Saint-Étienne vs Grenoble Foot 38: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.